Zimbabwe's World Cup qualification hopes suffered a major blow with a shocking 0-2 home defeat to Lesotho on June 7, 2024, in a FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) match. This result stands as one of the biggest upsets of the African qualifying campaign so far. Lesotho, the underdogs, defended resolutely and struck twice on the counter-attack, with both goals coming in a devastating first-half spell. Zimbabwe dominated possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third, and their frustration grew as Lesotho's goalkeeper produced several key saves. The defeat leaves Zimbabwe at the bottom of their group and facing an uphill struggle, while Lesotho celebrates a historic and potentially transformative victory for their footballing nation. The Zimbabwean manager called the performance unacceptable, while Lesotho's coach hailed his team's belief and organization. The match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of CAF World Cup qualifying.